Hair debraider

ABSTRACT

This invention is a cylindrical device placed on your finger or thumb and contains a 3 piece apparatus that can be detached coming out of the cylinder wither vertically at the apex, or on the sides. There is a pick sticking directly upwards from the finger and a mini comb and a brush between 90 to 180 degrees on each end of the pick (alternative manufacturing methods). The pick is pushed into the center of the braid and will break the braid apart. The comb or brush is used to straighten the hair as the pick breaks the braid apart. 
     The entire process, while usually performed with two hands, can be accomplished with one hand thus making the device easier, less tiring and less expensive than alternative devices currently on the market.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

This invention relates to the field and common practice of removing braids from the hair. This total tool is a new concept in the field of braid removal in that it is designed to be used with a single finger, thus providing greater ease of use in both home and commercial applications.

2. Description of the Related Art

Hair braiding is very common in our culture these days. There are many different types of hairstyles that incorporate braids into their hair. Many hairstyles include numerous amounts of braids in their hair and all these braids need to be removed. Because braiding hair is such a common practice in these times, a tool that can efficiently remove braids should be researched and developed. Although there are many motorized and non-motorized tools to remove braids, the efficiency, speed, and convenience are lacking. Often times with the tools that are available today, people's arms get tired and it takes too long to remove braids from a person's hair. Also, many people have to use additional tools, along with other tools, to remove braids from their hair.

Due to this shortcoming in currently available debraiding tools, we must come up with tools that are easier for the consumer and can free up some time without hurting a person's arms or making them buy many different accessories.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention fits on your finger and has a mini comb, a brush, and a pick coming out of the thimble on the finger. The pieces can be disconnected based on the consumers preference. These can be used together or in combination.

There is a brush coming out on side of the apparatus, a “mini comb” 180 degrees across from the brush, and a pick perpendicular to these. The pick will have a sharp point. The whole invention is so small and compact it can fit in a persons pocket.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

The drawings attached show five separate views including alternative methods of attaching the various parts of the debraiding tool.

(A) Cutout view

-   -   (1) Mini-comb     -   (2) Mini-brush     -   (4) Slide portion of each attachment

(b) View with attachments at apex of finger cover

-   -   (6) Mini-comb and brush attached at apex of finger cover

(C) View with attachments on sides of finger cover and apical “pick” attached.

-   -   (5) Finger cover is made from either rubber, plastic, leather or         some alternate material and is expandable so that one size fits         all users.

(D) Bottom view of Finger Cover

(E) View showing method of attachment of apical “Pick.”

-   -   (3) Pick can be made of any hard material form plastic to metal,         is double pronged to facilitate debraiding, and attaches         directly to the apex of the finger cover via either a snap,         screw, or other self locking mechanism.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

This is a unit which includes a stretchable finger cover with places for insertion of various attachments including a mini-comb, mini-brush and pick. All but the pick can be attached to either the sides of the finger cover, or to a vertical extension that attaches to the apex of the finger cover. Both the apical holder for the attachments, and the pick that is attached at the apex are attached by a locking mechanism that may include a snapping or a screwing mechanism.

Once attached, the unit is placed over a finger and used with the attachments to debraid hair. 

1. A braid removal tool consisting of a round apparatus that fits on any finger or thumb; a pick consisting of two sharpened points coming out of the center of the round apparatus; and a mini comb and brush forming a 180 degree angle coming off the finger.
 2. These attachments can be placed either onto a vertical holder at the apex, or along the sides with the pick at the apex.
 3. The tool of claim 1 wherein said round apparatus is a rubber or leather thimble.
 3. All other current debraiding tools currently available need to be held with one hand while using the other to grasp the hair. While this tool can be used with both hand, it can also be used with one hand, thus making it much easier for individual use without tiring. 